PSYchology?
February 13th, 2010
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Author: I really want to change my major to psychology.. How many years does it take? What classes do I need to take? What are my options? What kind of money do different types of psychologists make? Anybody know?
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Tags: different types of psychologists, money, psychology, types of psychologists
I have a BA in psychology. I found that just this degree was only enough to become a case worker or intake person at a local or government MHMR (mental health mental retardation) facility. I am now working on my master’s degree.
In Texas, you have to have at least a master’s to become an LPC (licensed professional counselor) or to call yourself a therapist. You are not a psychologist until you have your PhD.
Money wise: BA: $15 – 22K per year, MS: $30 – 40K, PhD: $45K and up.
You could become a psychiatrist which is a medical doctor. They mostly dispense meds and do some exclusive counseling. They spend many years in school specializing in this field, but when they’re done they can ask for $150 – 250 per hour.
Salaries and/or specific requirements may be different in other states.
If you are really interested in psychology take a general course in high school or when first entering college. This will give you a chance to see if you really like the field.
Hope this helps.
4 years for an Honours, an addition 2-4 years for a Masters, and an additional 2-4 years for a PhD.
Course requirements vary from school to school.
A word of caution, you can do jack squat with just a B.A. or B.A Honours degree. You will need AT LEAST a Masters.
With a Master’s you won’t be a Psychologist, but you can do therapy under the guidance of a PhD. Basically, you do the work, the Doctor just reviews it and signs off on it.
The average earnings for Master’s degree is about $50,000 and $100,000 for a PhD.
Again, this varies from job to job, country to country, province to province.
In KS you have to have your masters plus work under a PHD to work as a psycologist.